Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla

Norfolk Island Pine Plant

Norfolk Island Pine is a slow-growing conifer reaching 50–100 ft tall, suitable for USDA zones 9–11, thriving in well-drained sandy loam soil with full sun and moderate moisture, and is not edible or medicinal.


Picture illustrating  Norfolk Island Pine plant

Habit

Conifer

Height

20-50 m

Growth

 Slow

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full sun

Moisture

Moderate moisture

Edible

No 

Medicinal

No

Origin

Norfolk Island

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

18-25°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Slow-release NPK

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

2-3 kg

Flowering Time

Winter, Spring

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 6.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

0.5-1 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental tree

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Used for ornamental purposes, air purifier

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3 months with slow-release fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Root Rot, Needle Blight, Mealybugs
Wilting, browning needles, sticky residue
Neem oil, remove infected parts
In-Organic Remedies
Systemic insecticides
Mock Orange
Philadelphus coronarius